King Of Comedy Bernie Mac Dies

Much loved actor and comedian Bernie Mac (50) died this morning in a Chicago hostpital, USA. Bernie Mac was hospitalized a few weeks ago suffering from pneumonia and though the cause of death at this time is not confirmed, it is believed to be as a result of complications regarding this illness.

Bernie Mac’s death was reported in a Chicago newspaper this morning and was later confirmed by his publicist Danica Smith. In a statement she said

“Actor/Comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital. No other details are available at this time. We ask that his family’s privacy continues to be respected.”-Danica Smith

Bernie Mac starred in his own comedy show “The Bernie Mac Show” and made numerous films during his career including appearing in Charlies Angels as Bosley, Oceans 11, 12 and 13, and The Original Kings of Comedy, which co-starred DL Hughley, Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey and was directed by Spike Lee. Bernie Mac will be missed by all his fans.